Business Systems Analyst-Payments Modernization
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Business Systems Analyst-Payments Modernization. This position involves leading complex, cross-functional payments modernization projects within a reputable financial organization. The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end business requirements, work collaboratively with diverse stakeholder groups, and contribute to the overall success of transformational initiatives in an Agile environment.
Pay rate range (CAD): $72.46/hr – $86.95/hr
Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle of business requirements, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and stakeholder needs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technology, operations, and governance, to gather and validate requirements
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues related to requirements throughout the project lifecycle
- Contribute to change management efforts by conducting stakeholder and gap analysis, preparing change plans, and ensuring readiness
- Apply various business analysis tools and techniques to facilitate clear communication and requirement documentation
- Ensure adherence to project management governance, standards, and best practices
- Partner with technical teams to translate business needs into system requirements and support design recommendations
- Support quality assurance activities by developing test strategies, test plans, and scenarios, while actively participating in defect resolution
- Mentor colleagues, share knowledge, and promote skill development within the team
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment and actively participate in team meetings and initiatives
Desired Skill-Set
- 8+ years of experience in business analysis within financial services or payments-focused roles
- Proven proficiency with project delivery practices across PDLC, iterative, and Agile methodologies
- Extensive experience managing requirements for large, complex, multi-stakeholder programs
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively at all organizational levels
- Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to adapt communication style to diverse audiences
- Business Analysis certification (asset)
- Prior experience in a financial institution (asset)
Nice to Have
- Experience with Agile requirements delivery
- Payments-focused project background
- Additional business analysis or project management certifications
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